Juvenile Delinquency Exam 4 Study Guide || with Complete
Solutions.
In a classic 1963 study, Nathan Goldman examined the arrest records of more than 1,000
juveniles from four communities in Pennsylvania and concluded that _________ of police
contacts with juveniles were handled informally. correct answers 64%
Operation Ceasefire has two main elements: a direct law enforcement focus on illicit gun
traffickers who supply youth with guns and: correct answers an attempt to generate a strong
deterrent to gang violence
Which of the following is not a warrantless search?
- Plain view
- Stop and frisk
- Search incident to an arrest correct answers They are all warrantless searches
Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and police treatment? correct answers
Female teens are more likely than male teens to be arrested for status offenses
Operation Ceasefire utilized a highly focused deterrence strategy that involves communicating to
offenders direct and explicit messages about the responses they can expect if certain illegal
behavior (e.g., gun violence) is not ceased. This strategy is known as: correct answers Pulling
levers
According to the Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics (LEMAS) survey,
what percent of local police departments have full-time community police officers? correct
answers 47%
Since the mid-1990s, the juvenile violence rate has: correct answers reduced substantially
_________ refers to facts, circumstances, and evidence that would lead a reasonable person to
believe that a crime was committed and a specific person did it. correct answers Probable cause
Bordertown, TX, decides to handle its vandalism and robbery issues on two fronts. Officer Chad
goes undercover in the high school to gather intelligence, while a task force is in place to identify
issues that are underlying criminal incidents related to the drug trade.What is the least effective
police strategy to prevent delinquency? correct answers Undercover police in schools
According to _____________________, juveniles can waive their Miranda rights, but the
validity of the waiver is determined by the circumstances of each case, otherwise known as the
totality of the circumstances. correct answers People v. Lara
The right to remain silent, right to an attorney, and the idea that statements made voluntarily will
be used against the person make up the: correct answers Miranda warning
, Stacy is stopped by a police officer for loitering and obnoxious and harassing behavior. She is
known to be a troublemaker and upon questioning by police, Stacy "cops" an attitude and denies
her involvement. The officer is about to take her in, when Stacy's parents arrive and speak with
the officer and inform him that she is in therapy and a treatment program. He lets Stacy go with a
verbal warning. What situational factor is evident in this scenario that helped with Stacy
receiving only a verbal warning? correct answers Parents willingness to solve the problem
Research does show that police are much more likely to take formal action if:
- the crime is serious
- the crime has been reported by a victim who is a respected member of the community
- if the offender is well known to them correct answers All of the above
Stacy is stopped by a police officer for loitering and obnoxious and harassing behavior. She is
known to be a troublemaker and upon questioning by police, Stacy "cops" an attitude and denies
her involvement. The officer is about to take her in, when Stacy's parents arrive and speak with
the officer and inform him that she is in therapy and a treatment program. He lets Stacy go with a
verbal warning. What concept may have played into the police officer not arresting Stacy?
correct answers Chivalry hypothesis
Jason has assisted the police gather information on a tri-state drug ring since his arrest. He was
arrested two years ago for petty theft, use, and possession of marijuana, and has continued his
use. The officer who controls Jason feels torn with doing his job and helping Jason overcome his
addiction. What role does Jason serve in law enforcement? correct answers Informant
Handling juvenile offenders can produce major ___________ for police; they may experience a
tension between their desire to perform what they consider their primary duty, law enforcement,
and the need to aid in the rehabilitation of youthful offenders. correct answers role conflicts
According to the text, which of the following is a source of police discretion?
- environmental factors
- department policy
- situational factors correct answers all of the above
________ refers to a style of law enforcement that focuses on addressing the problems
underlying incidents of juvenile delinquency rather than the incidents alone. correct answers
Problem-oriented policing
The FBI estimates that almost two-thirds of all juvenile arrests are: correct answers referred to
juvenile court
What happens with illegally seized evidence in juvenile proceedings? correct answers It is
inadmissible in an adjudicatory hearing
__________ was the chief of police in Berkeley, California, who required university training,
used modern management techniques, and instituted prevention programs. correct answers
Vollmer
Solutions.
In a classic 1963 study, Nathan Goldman examined the arrest records of more than 1,000
juveniles from four communities in Pennsylvania and concluded that _________ of police
contacts with juveniles were handled informally. correct answers 64%
Operation Ceasefire has two main elements: a direct law enforcement focus on illicit gun
traffickers who supply youth with guns and: correct answers an attempt to generate a strong
deterrent to gang violence
Which of the following is not a warrantless search?
- Plain view
- Stop and frisk
- Search incident to an arrest correct answers They are all warrantless searches
Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and police treatment? correct answers
Female teens are more likely than male teens to be arrested for status offenses
Operation Ceasefire utilized a highly focused deterrence strategy that involves communicating to
offenders direct and explicit messages about the responses they can expect if certain illegal
behavior (e.g., gun violence) is not ceased. This strategy is known as: correct answers Pulling
levers
According to the Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics (LEMAS) survey,
what percent of local police departments have full-time community police officers? correct
answers 47%
Since the mid-1990s, the juvenile violence rate has: correct answers reduced substantially
_________ refers to facts, circumstances, and evidence that would lead a reasonable person to
believe that a crime was committed and a specific person did it. correct answers Probable cause
Bordertown, TX, decides to handle its vandalism and robbery issues on two fronts. Officer Chad
goes undercover in the high school to gather intelligence, while a task force is in place to identify
issues that are underlying criminal incidents related to the drug trade.What is the least effective
police strategy to prevent delinquency? correct answers Undercover police in schools
According to _____________________, juveniles can waive their Miranda rights, but the
validity of the waiver is determined by the circumstances of each case, otherwise known as the
totality of the circumstances. correct answers People v. Lara
The right to remain silent, right to an attorney, and the idea that statements made voluntarily will
be used against the person make up the: correct answers Miranda warning
, Stacy is stopped by a police officer for loitering and obnoxious and harassing behavior. She is
known to be a troublemaker and upon questioning by police, Stacy "cops" an attitude and denies
her involvement. The officer is about to take her in, when Stacy's parents arrive and speak with
the officer and inform him that she is in therapy and a treatment program. He lets Stacy go with a
verbal warning. What situational factor is evident in this scenario that helped with Stacy
receiving only a verbal warning? correct answers Parents willingness to solve the problem
Research does show that police are much more likely to take formal action if:
- the crime is serious
- the crime has been reported by a victim who is a respected member of the community
- if the offender is well known to them correct answers All of the above
Stacy is stopped by a police officer for loitering and obnoxious and harassing behavior. She is
known to be a troublemaker and upon questioning by police, Stacy "cops" an attitude and denies
her involvement. The officer is about to take her in, when Stacy's parents arrive and speak with
the officer and inform him that she is in therapy and a treatment program. He lets Stacy go with a
verbal warning. What concept may have played into the police officer not arresting Stacy?
correct answers Chivalry hypothesis
Jason has assisted the police gather information on a tri-state drug ring since his arrest. He was
arrested two years ago for petty theft, use, and possession of marijuana, and has continued his
use. The officer who controls Jason feels torn with doing his job and helping Jason overcome his
addiction. What role does Jason serve in law enforcement? correct answers Informant
Handling juvenile offenders can produce major ___________ for police; they may experience a
tension between their desire to perform what they consider their primary duty, law enforcement,
and the need to aid in the rehabilitation of youthful offenders. correct answers role conflicts
According to the text, which of the following is a source of police discretion?
- environmental factors
- department policy
- situational factors correct answers all of the above
________ refers to a style of law enforcement that focuses on addressing the problems
underlying incidents of juvenile delinquency rather than the incidents alone. correct answers
Problem-oriented policing
The FBI estimates that almost two-thirds of all juvenile arrests are: correct answers referred to
juvenile court
What happens with illegally seized evidence in juvenile proceedings? correct answers It is
inadmissible in an adjudicatory hearing
__________ was the chief of police in Berkeley, California, who required university training,
used modern management techniques, and instituted prevention programs. correct answers
Vollmer
